Head of Department: Academics needed at Theological Education by Extension College

JOB PURPOSE 

• Based in Brackenhurst, Gauteng, the Theological Education by Extension College is looking to appoint a head of its academic department who will report to the Executive Director (Principal) of the College.
• A crucial member of a small, professional team responsible for steering the College to successfully achieve its academic ministry goals while supporting students to embrace their Christian formation, the successful candidate will lead and manage the development and delivery of the College’s academic programme offerings, within the requirements of higher education generally and extension education specifically.

CRITERIA FOR THE POSITION

Education and experience:

• Masters degree in theology and experience in adult educational theory and principles.
• 10 years’ experience in theological education, 5 years of which in leadership and management roles.
• Church ministry and / or Christian faith-based community development experience.
• Experience in adult distance-mode educational theory and practice in a multi cultural, ecumenical context.
• Experience with Christian church institutions, Christian faith based organisations and ministry in multi cultural and differing socio-economic contexts.

Knowledge, skills and personal attributes:

• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks governing private higher education institutions, together with educational process, curriculum design and assessment processes and technologies.
• Organisational knowledge, business acumen and understanding especially relevant for a purpose and values-driven NPC.
• Excellent project management and team leadership skills, strong orientation to collaboration and cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Results oriented, displaying professional drive and purpose to realise the College’s academic strategy.
• A resourceful advocate of Christian theological education by extension and the College.
• To embrace the Christian ethos of the College and its partner Christian churches.